Leon had pulled them into the closet for the both of you to remain out of sight from danger.

His body was leaned right against them behind their back, face close to his jaw as he kept one hand on their mouth to keep them silent.

Despite having had just met, things were serious enough to get him worked up — the mission had been miscalculated.

"Stay quiet."

Leon mumbled, his voice a low whisper as he leaned in to speak into their ear with a shudder.